Easy Lentil Stew

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry lentils
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use College Inn)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can of peeled Italian tomatoes (cut up)
• 1 cup peeled chopped potato
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery (optional)
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried basil (crushed)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 dash pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Rinse and drain the dry lentils.

2. In a saucepan combine the lentils, chicken broth, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, parsley, basil, garlic, and pepper.

3. Simmer for 45-50 minutes untils lentils and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally